We’ll start by transforming fresh maple syrup into maple sugar. From there, this participatory class will create two maple treats: maple toffee with dark chocolate and nuts and salted maple caramel. Bring your apron and come prepared to stir. Participants will take home some of our delicacies.

Join certified interpretive trainer Jason Neumann for a four-day course about techniques and tips for effectively interpreting information to lay people in a way that is personally relevant and engaging. If you work for, or hope to work for, a nature center, museum or other organization where docents and guides are used, this training may be for you. Also relevant for high school teachers and college professors who want to better inspire and engage their students. Curriculum, certification, and registration are through National Association for Interpretation (NAI). This course will meet on consecutive days January 29 through February 1, 2019 from 8:30 am until 5 pm.

Registration Cost: $230 (Certification is an additional $150)

Preregistration (through National Association for Interpretation) is required.

We’ll start by transforming fresh maple syrup into maple sugar. From there, this participatory class will create two maple treats: maple toffee with dark chocolate and nuts and salted maple caramel. Bring your apron and come prepared to stir. Participants will take home some of our delicacies.

CincyNature Camp Opens ONLINE for registration at 10 AM!

Secure your child a spot in a fun-filled week at CincyNature Camp!

At CincyNature Camps, children challenge their minds and bodies while using their imaginations and creativity in a natural setting. Each camp offers unique, age-appropriate activities introducing children to new and exciting outdoor adventures in a safe and friendly environment. Fresh air, hands-on activities, close encounters with animals and plants, and increased knowledge of the natural world help build confidence, generate excitement, and gain knowledge about the environment.

Love is in the maple-scented air at Rowe Woods! Join us and treat your mate with this sweet, behind the scenes look at all things maple. Walk hand in hand to the sugarbush in the soft light of a lantern while enjoying a maple historical talk. Marvel at the glowing hot rocks used in ancient rock boiling while sharing a savory maple hors d’oeuvre. Learn how maple toffee is made while sipping on maple cocktails and discover which cheeses pair well with maple syrup while inhaling the steam in the sugarhouse. This tour couples the historical and modern day production of maple syrup with maple-related dishes and beverages to delight the senses.